Through The Years

by Kenny Rogers
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Lyrics

I (F)can’t re mem ber (E)when you (A7)were n’t (Dm7)there,

(F7)when I did n’t (Bb)care

for (C7)an y one but (A7)you.

I (F)swear,

we’ve been through (A)ev ’ry thing there (Dm7)is.

Can’t i mag ine (F7)an y thing we’ve (Bb)missed.

But Can’t i mag ine (F)an y thing the (Gm7)two of us can’t (Gm)do.

Through the (F)years,

you’ve (D7)nev er let me (Gm)down,

you’ve (C7)turned my life a (Am7)round.

The (Dm7)sweet est days I’ve (Gm7)found, I’ve found with (C7)you.

Through the (Am7)years,

I’ve (D7)nev er been a (Gm)fraid,

I’ve (C7)loved the life we’ve (Am7)made.

And (D7)I’m

so glad I’ve (Bb)stayed

right (Am7)here with (Gm7)you

(C7)through the (F)years.

I (F)can’t re mem ber (E)what I (A7)used to (Dm7)do,

(F7)who I trust ed, (Bb)who

I (C7)lis tened to be (A7)fore.

I (F)swear,

you’ve taught me (A)ev ’ry thing I (Dm7)know.

Can’t i mag ine (F7)need ing some one (Bb)so.

But through the years, it (F)seems to me I (Gm7)need you more and (Gm)more.

Through the (F)years,

through (D7)all the good and (Gm)bad,

I (C7)knew how much I (Am7)had.

I’ve (Dm7)al ways been so (Gm7)glad to be with (C7)you.

Through the (Am7)years,

it’s (D7)bet ter ev ’ry (Gm)day.

You’ve (C7)kissed my tears a (Am7)way.

As (D7)long

as it’s o (Bb)kay,

I’ll (Am7)stay with (Gm7)you

(C7)through the (F)years.

I (F)years.

Through the (F)years,

when (D7)ev ’ry thing went (Gm7)wrong,

to (C7)geth er we were (Am7)strong.

I (D7)know that I be (Gm7)long right here with (C7)you.

Through the (Am7)years,

I (D7)nev er had a (Gm7)doubt

we’d (C7)al ways work things (Am7)out.

I’ve (D7)learned what love’s a (Bb)bout

by (Am7)lov ing (Gm7)you

(C7)through the (F)years.

Through the (F)years,

you’ve (D7)nev er let me (Gm7)down,

you (C7)turned my life a (Am7)round.

The (D7)sweet est days I’ve (Gm7)found, I’ve found with (C7)you.

Through the (Am7)years,

it’s (D7)bet ter ev ’ry (Gm7)day.

You’ve (C7)kissed my tears a (Am7)way.

As (D7)long as it’s o (Bb)kay,

I’ll (Am7)stay with (Gm7)you

(C7)through the (F)years.

Through the (F)years.

Through The Years — Simple Sheet Music

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"Through The Years" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 110 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Through The Years”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Through The Years"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Through The Years" by Kenny Rogers played in?
Through The Years is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Through The Years"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Through The Years" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Through The Years"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Through The Years"?
"Through The Years" was originally performed by Kenny Rogers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Kenny Rogers can I play here?
Try "SHE BELIEVES IN ME", "SWEET MUSIC MAN", "THROUGH THE YEARS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Through The Years". Key of Bb, 110 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.